Another Fatality Below Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim
For the third time in less than 10 days a body has been found below the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 8th, 2024 11:43am
Parks in the News
Transition Coming To Smokies Life
Laurel Rematore, who has led Smokies Life for more than eight years, is retiring and being succeeded by Jacqueline Harp, who has a long relationship with the outdoor industry.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 9th, 2024 10:55am
Re-Routing Of Ice Age National Scenic Trail Will Improve Interpretation
The National Park Service has approved an Environmental Assessment for an 18.6-mile re-route within the Rusk County Forest for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 7th, 2024 2:30am
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Proposing Fee Increases
The National Park Service is seeking public comment on proposed changes to recreation fees for guided tours, picnic shelter rentals, and front country camping at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 7th, 2024 2:30am
Tropical Storm Debby Closing Parks As It Moves Up The Eastern Seaboard
As Tropical Storm Debby chugs north along the Eastern Seaboard, units of the National Park System, facing a foot or more of rainfall and associated flooding, shut down their operations and prepared for the aftermath.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2024 1:41pm
Wildfires Force Additional Trail, Camp Closures At North Cascades National Park
Officials at North Cascades National Park in Washington state have closed additional areas, trails, and camps due to increased fire activity on the Pioneer Fire and on a new fire start, the Flat Creek Fire, west of Stehekin on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2024 1:06pm
Pollinators Are In Decline, Even In The National Park System
Pollinators, those insects that help plants grow, are in decline across the National Park System.
- By Patrick Cone - August 6th, 2024 2:30am
How Often Do Hydrothermal Explosions Occur In Yellowstone National Park?
How often do hydrothermal explosions occur in Yellowstone National Park? It all depends on the size of the event.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2024 2:30am
Which Really Is The Most Dangerous National Park?
Grand Canyon National Park is the most dangerous U.S. national park. No, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is the most dangerous. Wait a minute, the most dangerous unit of the National Park System is really Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2024 11:53am
National Park Service Seeks Management For Major National Park Concession
The National Park Service recently issued a prospectus seeking proposals to manage concessions in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Shenandoah’s concession operation is wide-ranging with lodging, food and beverage service, retail sales, camping, horseback riding, showers, fuel sales and more, that in 2023 generated more than $22 million of revenue.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 5th, 2024 11:37am
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